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Welcome to Health 1/13/12 (A) & 1/17/12 (B)

DN: What did you have for dinner last night? Breakfast this morning? Which nutrients did you consume? HW: Complete the Food Log Worksheet using your food “diary”. On the back, write down ways you can improve your diet & physical activity level. OBJ: Identify the categories of MyPlate.

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Welcome to Health 1/13/12 (A) & 1/17/12 (B)

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  1. DN: What did you have for dinner last night? Breakfast this morning? Which nutrients did you consume? HW: Complete the Food Log Worksheet using your food “diary”. On the back, write down ways you can improve your diet & physical activity level. OBJ: Identify the categories of MyPlate. Differentiate between the “old” MyPyramids and the “new” ChooseMyPlate. Describe various foods from each of the categories. Welcome to Health1/13/12 (A) & 1/17/12 (B)

  2. Old vs. New MyPyramid was released in April 2005 and replaced the Food Guide Pyramid (1992)

  3. The Food Guide Pyramid

  4. Three Key Messages • Make smart choices within and among the food groups. • Keep a balance between food intake and physical activity. • Get the most nutrients from your calories.

  5. What Does the PyramidTeach Us? • Activity • Variety • Moderation • Proportionality • Personalization • Gradual Improvement

  6. Be Active! ACTIVITY Represented by the steps and the person climbing them.

  7. Physical Activity Recommendation for Children and Youth • At least 60 minutes of physical activity most (preferably all) days of the week. • 7-9 hours of sleep each night

  8. Changes… • The Logo • Focus on smaller portion sizes • Replace sugary drinks with water • Fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables • Choose low fat dairy • Make half your grains whole

  9. Selected Messages 1) Balancing Calories • Enjoy your food, but eat less. • Avoid oversized portions.  2) Foods to Increase • Make half your plate fruits and vegetables. • Make at least half your grains whole grains. • Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk. 3) Foods to Reduce • Compare sodium in foods like soup, bread, and frozen meals and choose the foods with lower numbers. • Drink water instead of sugary drinks.

  10. Build a Healthy Plate Make half your plate vegetables and fruits. Switch to skim or 1% milk. Make at least half your grains whole. Vary your protein food choices. Keep your food safe to eat.

  11. MyPlate helps individuals use the Dietary Guidelines to: • Make smart choices from every food group.• Find balance between food and physical activity.• Get the most nutrition out of calories.• Stay within daily calorie needs.

  12. What is a "Healthy Diet"? The Dietary Guidelines for Americans describe a healthy diet as one that: • Emphasizes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products;• Includes lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts; and• Is low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt (sodium), and added sugars.

  13. Dietary Guidelines Brochure http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/DGAs1010-PolicyDocument.htm About 90 pages!!

  14. Daily Amount of Food from Each Food Group 16

  15. Closure • What is a “healthy diet”? • Which food guide (pyramid or plate) do you like better? Why? • Don’t forget to complete the Food Log Worksheet & write ways you can improve your diet and physical activity level on the back!

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